Involving around 500 companies from 33 different countries
Hostelco, new ideas for the hotel and restaurant industry
The Gran Via venue will be hosting a new edition of Hostelco on 20th-23th October, the most important trade show in the sector of equipment for hotels and restaurants in Spain and one of the biggest shows of its kind in Europe. This year’s event will feature new solutions for promoting business, innovation and internationalization.
With the offerings of around 500 companies, of which 25% are from 33 different countries, Hostelco expects to attract over 300 buyers, half of them international, especially from North Africa, the Gulf states, the USA, Canada, Latin America and Europe.
As a new feature this year, the show is expanding its traditional range of machinery and equipment for the hospitality sector with special sections on Fitness. The Cook Trends area ¿in collaboration with Fòrum Gastronòmic¿ and the Smart Hotel ¿showcasing the scope of personalization possibilities and experiences that IoT (Internet of Things) applications provide to the hospitality industry¿ will also be making their debut.
On the conference side, the show is hosting a new edition of the Hospitality Event and organizing a range of activities to showcase the latest techniques in the hotel and restaurant sector. Hostelco is organized by Fira de Barcelona and the Spanish Federation of Hospitality and Catering Equipment Manufacturers (FELAC).
In addition, the show is being held at the same time as the Fòrum Gastronomic, a meeting place for the world’s top chefs.
Barcelona, October 2014